Info to Know for Your Y Visit

Most importantly, due to state mandated capacity limits, reservations are required for Lap Lane Swimming and Group Exercise Classes.

Members can make reservations 48 hours in advance through our new platform, MotionVibe. Create your free account and begin today! Reservations can also be made over the phone with any YMCA of Austin location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Facilities

We have followed guidance from the CDC, local health agencies and public officials to update our policies, practices and procedures to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene and make appropriate accommodations for physical/social distancing. Key measures include:

We have reconfigured our locations to ensure proper spacing in all areas and have established our capacity limits. During times when we are at capacity, Y members may be asked to wait in line similar to their experience at retail stores.

We have implemented a new reservation system for Group Exercise classes and Swimming Pool Lap Lanes. Members are encouraged to register in advance to ensure a spot during their desired class or timeframe. They will be able to do so online, via mobile app or by phone.

Member access will be limited to 1 hour to accommodate additional members while adhering to capacity limits.

Members are encouraged to register in advance to ensure a spot during their desired class or timeframe. They will be able to do so online, via mobile app or by phone.

No advance registration is required to access the Fitness Center. However, note that during times when we are at capacity, Y members may be asked to wait in line similar to their experience at retail stores.

Members can still visit the Y without registering in advance. However, during times when we are at capacity, Y members may be asked to wait in line similar to their experience at retail stores.

We have implemented a new reservation system for Group Exercise classes and Swimming Pool Lap Lanes. Members are encouraged to register in advance to ensure a spot during their desired class or timeframe. They will be able to do so online, via mobile app or by phone.

Member access will be limited to 1 hour to accommodate additional members while adhering to capacity limits.

Members must wear a mask during their health screening at check-in in order to enter the facility. We are recommending but not requiring that masks be worn in common areas, during your workout or while exiting. According to the CDC, masks are a primary tool in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Why do I need to wear a mask?

For the safety of our staff who will come in close proximity with members during health screenings at check-in, we are requiring members to wear masks to enter the facility.

We are recommending but not requiring that masks be worn in common areas, during your workout or while exiting. According to the CDC, masks are a primary tool in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Can I bring a small bag to store my mask or personal items?

Yes, you are welcome to bring a small bag and keep it nearby while you are exercising.

What if I forget my mask. Do you have masks available?

We’re encouraging members to bring their own mask. If you forget, we’ll provide a disposable mask.

Why do I need to wear a mask at some times but not when I’m exercising?

We are requiring members to wear masks when they enter the branch because they will come into close contact with others.

In our Fitness Center and Group Exercise classes, we have reconfigured spaces to allow for proper separation.

If members want to continue wearing a mask while exercising, they can do that.

Gloves that cover from wrist to fingertip are recommended but not required while exercising.

Do I need to provide my own gloves?

Yes, we are asking members to provide their own gloves that cover from wrist to fingertip.

What kind of gloves do I need to wear?

We have received no specific guidance on the type of gloves required other than that they should cover from wrist to fingertip. We’d recommend a lightweight glove that is suitable for wear during exercise.

What if I forget gloves. Will the Y provide some?

We will have disposable gloves to pass out if someone forgets.

Do I need to wear gloves when I’m swimming?

No, you do not need to wear gloves while swimming. We are asking members to bring their own swim paddles, buoys and kickboards. Shared equipment will not be available.

Do I need to wear gloves in a Group Exercise class?

No, you do not need to wear gloves in a Group Exercise class. We are asking members to bring their own mats, blocks and resistance bands. Shared equipment will not be available.

For BodyPump exclusively, we will put a special cleaning protocol in place to sanitize shared equipment.

Our gymnasium will not be open for free play or organized games such as basketball, volleyball or pickleball. Gyms may be reserved for exercise classes to provide adequate spacing between participants.

As we resume operations, we will assess options for allowing use of the gym.

We are exploring opportunities for outdoor classes but also need to balance that with member safety in anticipation of summer heat. We are starting small with our initial programming schedule and intend to expand.

Social distancing requirements would prevent us from serving a significant number of children at a time. We are focusing our resources in areas where we can serve the largest number of our members at a time.

We are also focusing on providing child care for working families through our summer day camp program.

As we resume operations, we will assess options for resuming this program.

We are focusing our resources to answer the critical need for child care in our communities as parents go back to work. That is why we are focusing on providing child care for working families through our summer day camp program.

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